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New law holds banks, telecoms, social media companies responsible for scams
New law holds banks, telecoms, social media companies responsible for scams
BANGKOK: A new emergency decree took effect Sunday (Apr 13) that requires financial institutions, telecom operators and social media platform owners to share responsibility for failing to curb scams.
Kunlavut makes history in China
Kunlavut makes history in China
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn became the first Thai men’s singles player to claim the Asian title after his victory at the US$500,000 (approximately B17.3 million) Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, on Sunday (Apr 13).
Government vows to ramp up demand for electric vehicles
Government vows to ramp up demand for electric vehicles
BANGKOK: The government says it is committed to transforming Thailand into an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub, emphasising this policy also focuses on stimulating demand for EVs to encourage consumer adoption.
IMF pushes for stronger Thai financial security
IMF pushes for stronger Thai financial security
BANGKOK: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Thailand to strengthen household financial security to mitigate the country’s persistently high household debt.
Court fines man B10,000 for dragging dog behind motorcycle
Court fines man B10,000 for dragging dog behind motorcycle
BANGKOK: A dog owner has been fined B10,000 for animal abuse after he was caught on a video clip dragging his pet while riding his motorcycle along the road in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima on Tuesday (Apr 8).
Thai road safety centre activated for Songkran
Thai road safety centre activated for Songkran
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Interior reopened the Road Safety Operation Centre yesterday (Apr 10) to monitor traffic incidents during the so-called “ten dangerous days” of Songkran from Apr 11–20.
Thailand revokes visa of American detained on royal insult charge
Thailand revokes visa of American detained on royal insult charge
BANGKOK: Thai immigration authorities have revoked the visa of detained American academic Paul Chambers, who is facing a charge of royal defamation, his lawyers said on Wednesday (Apr 9).
Thai shuttlers dazzle in China
Thai shuttlers dazzle in China
BANGKOK: Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Ratchanok Intanon and men’s doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Kittinupong Kedren came through their opening matches at the BWF Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, yesterday (Apr 9).
100 probed over SAO building
100 probed over SAO building
BANGKOK: Police have interviewed nearly 100 individuals as part of an investigation into the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building, said a senior police officer.
Dip in Songkran spending seen
Dip in Songkran spending seen
BANGKOK: The Thai Restaurant Association expects Thais to travel during this year’s Songkran holiday period, but anticipates that they will spend less during their break than last year.
Four more bodies found in collapsed SAO tower
Four more bodies found in collapsed SAO tower
BANGKOK: Four more bodies have been found in the rubble that was the State Audit Office (SOA) tower in Bangkok, as searchers approach an area where many labourers were working when the Mar 28 earthquakes struck.
Sniffer dogs withdrawn from Bangkok’s collapsed tower building
Sniffer dogs withdrawn from Bangkok’s collapsed tower building
BANGKOK: Sniffer dogs were withdrawn from searching for survivors at the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok yesterday (Apr 7).
First national census in 15 years begins
First national census in 15 years begins
BANGKOK: A new national census has begun to collect updated demographic data that will help address key trends such as declining birth rates, an ageing population, labour shortages and a growing foreign population.
Casino bill ‘will help offset’ US trade move
Casino bill ‘will help offset’ US trade move
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has defended the Entertainment Complex Bill, set for parliamentary debate on Apr 9, as a vital economic measure amid rising US tariffs on Thai goods.
Songkran tourism, spending to remain strong, says govt
Songkran tourism, spending to remain strong, says govt
BANGKOK: The Thai government has expressed confidence that tourism and spending during the upcoming Songkran festival will remain upbeat, stating that the recent earthquake has had no impact on sentiment.
Anti-corruption efforts to start earlier for projects
Anti-corruption efforts to start earlier for projects
BANGKOK: The inclusion of public construction projects in the Integrity Pact (IP) programme, allowing a third-party external observer to participate in monitoring, must begin from the initial stage of the bidding process, according to Patricia Mongkhonvanit, Director-General of the Comptroller-General’s Department.
Manufacturers fret after tariff hike
Manufacturers fret after tariff hike
BANGKOK: Thai manufacturers plan to attend an urgent meeting held by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) on Friday (Apr 4) to discuss efforts to cope with US reciprocal tariffs of 37% on Thai exports, with a proposal expected for increased purchases of American products to ease the trade imbalance.
‘Retirement lottery’ moves step closer
‘Retirement lottery’ moves step closer
BANGKOK: Parliament has unanimously approved in principle a bill to amend the National Savings Fund (NSF) Act 2011, paving the way for the introduction of a “retirement lottery.”
Jutatip bags historic hat-trick
Jutatip bags historic hat-trick
CYCLING: Asian champion Jutatip Maneephan took home the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Women’s Tour of Thailand 2025 overall title after reigning supreme in all three categories of the three-stage race yesterday (Apr 2).
Fewer Thais may head abroad in April
Fewer Thais may head abroad in April
BANGKOK: The recent earthquake could result in fewer Thais travelling abroad during the Songkran holiday compared with previous years, as they have heightened concerns about repair costs for damaged property, says the Thai unit of French insurer AXA.